Single Family Residence

189 Elm Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139

Sold

$1,764,000

2 Bed
1.5 Bath
1440 SQFT
Source: MLS Property Information Network
Sold Date: 2026/08/14

Arguably the finest cottage in Cambridge, this fully renovated jewel box blends timeless charm with modern comfort. Set above the street, the main living level offers an inviting flow, including a comfortable front living room and a bespoke Boston Globe award–winning eat-in kitchen that opens through French doors to a private deck and beautifully landscaped back yard and garden with mature trees and plantings. The finished lower level, partially above grade, features the “Bermuda Room” with built-in desks and bookcases, and the “Paris Room,” an exceptional family room with custom built-ins and a large picture window. Upstairs are two generously sized bedrooms and a luxurious, impeccably finished full bath. Additional highlights of this home include premium quarter-sawn white oak floors; Back Bay plantation shutters; high-velocity A/C; irrigation and landscape lighting; a custom full-size shed for bicycles; and attic storage. A rare and truly special offering.

MLS® ID 73515633

UPDATED: 08/14/2026 19:36

Details

Location Details

Formatted Street Address 189 Elm Street
County Middlesex
Area Wellington-Harrington
Country US

Property Details

Assessment Year 2026

Interior Details

Interior Features Walk-up Attic
Appliances Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Flooring Type Tile, Hardwood
Total Rooms 6
Laundry In Basement

Building Details

Year Built 1873
Architectural Style Cottage
Construction Frame
Heating Steam, Natural Gas, Electric
Water Supply Types Public
Basement Description Full,Finished,Interior Entry,Sump Pump
Exterior Features Deck, Patio, Fenced Yard

Fee Details

Taxes 3616.95
Taxes Year 2026

Land Details

Lot Size 2520
Acreage 0.060000000
Irregular No
Lot Description Level
Zoning Res
Outdoor Area Level
Pool No
Private Pool No
Waterfront false
Shoreline No
Sewers Public Sewer
Community Features "Shopping", "Park", "Public School", "T-Station"

Property Features

Feature "Shopping"
Feature "Park"
Feature "Public School"
Feature "T-Station"

Other

Status Sold

Location

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